Friday, June 13, 2014

Dr.SID: Baby Tornado [remix]


Sound of Afrobeats heating up our Summer....


Hot on the Afrobeats heels of Fuse ODG and D'Banj comes Dr. SID.

We are loving everything Afrobeats right now, and this track is no different. Produced by Don Jazzy, Baby Tornado is exactly what the (sorry) Doctor ordered. The video, directed by Uzo Oleh, features everyone from Wretch 32 to Alexandra Burke and 'Stenders Chuck Venn.


It's already hit the UK charts full force; this Summer be prepared to hear a lot more Afrobeats.

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Popcaan Ft. Pusha T: Hustle


Two team up again on new Popcaan track...

Pusha T returns the favour for Blocka by appearing on the Dre Skull produced 'Hustle'.

Taken from Poppy's new album 'Where We Come From', get your copy here.

Don't fight it, it's dancehall season. Just lean back and enjoy.


Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Vicktor Taiwò: Digital Kids

New video from debut singer

Nigeria born, East London raised Taiwò is pretty brand new to the world of music.

We think the 22 year-old is a bit incredible; not only the owner of a beautifully distinctive voice, he's also a master of the pen. His songs feel like illustrated short stories.

Check out the brilliantly imaginative video for 'Digital Kids' featuring newcomer Solomon, produced by Felix Joseph. The track is a delicately rendered rumination on the loss of innocence. “Before, children had time to think that the world was beautiful and I think that should be virulently protected,” explains Vicktor. “But now, you know what’s wrong with the world from such a young age. You have no time to be a child; you have no time to appreciate how beautiful this world is, and it is beautiful.”

'Digital Kids' is taken from the forthcoming EP, 'Mercury' out in July. Find out more about Vicktor by following him here.

Stussy x Peach Fuzz


New shoot from streetwear brand and creative agency...

Curated by London agency, Peach Fuzz, this new editorial from Stussy, 'Ingland Is A Bitch' showcases the latest to come from the streetwear giant.

Focusing on friendship and multiculturalism in hard times, theere's a distinct 'This Is England' feel to the editorial. As long as you've got your mates, everything will be a-ok.

Check the collection - including the Stussy X G-Shock collab watch - here.


Nicki Minaj: Pills & Potions

Minaj strips it back for new single from third album...

It's pretty obvious that Minaj is going to bring some serious bars on her new album.

Taking it back to a more low-key, natural look, La Minaj describes her love of Pills N Potions in what might be one of the weirdest videos ever - bunny rabbits, the Game's decapitated head, very odd animation.

There's a statement being made here, we're just not sure what it is!


Monday, June 9, 2014

Melissa Steel Ft. Popcaan: Kisses For Breakfast

Bradford newcomer heads to Jamaica for Popcaan assisted single...

We've been big fans of this track since hearing it on 1Xtra a few weeks back.

Bradford's Melissa Steel is a very ace singer and, having heard several tracks, we are co-signing her amazing Dancehall-tinged Pop/ R&B vybz. Looks like Dancehall is having a lovely resurgence this Summer.


The 20 year-old, whose mother is Jamaican, went to Kingston to shoot the video with our New Current Obsession, Popcaan.

“He took me out with all of his friends and we basically partied all night and the next day," laughs Steel f working with Popcaan. "We went to two parties, then for food and then to the beach; I got in at 5.30pm the next day. It was great though because it made shooting the video really fun and relaxed.”

Check the video, below and follow Melissa on Twitter.

Blood Orange: You're Not Good Enough


Dev Hynes revisits the 80s for new soundtrack...

Having recently submitted a track for Gia Coppola's new film, 'Palo Alto' (starring James Franco), Blood Orange has teamed up with Coppola who directs this video for the track, 'You're Not Good Enough'.

Taking a time machine back to the 80s, the video is giving us a lot of Chic, Spandau/ Pan's People/ Tube vybz.


“I was very excited by the prospect of getting to do a music video for Dev," says Coppola. "I'm obviously a huge fan of his, and we've been talking about trying to make a video together for a while now. Dev has great taste. I love discussing what interests us and bringing our ideas together. I've always been fascinated with choreography and live television, both of which felt perfect for ‘You're Not Good Enough.’” 

This is a great, great summertime song, which you can buy here from iTunes.